Cortisporin Otic Solution

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Neomycin sulfate is the sulfate salt of neomycin B and C, which are produced
by the growth of Streptomyces fradiae Waksman (Fam. Streptomycetaceae).
It has a potency equivalent of not less than 600 mcg of neomycin standard per
mg, calculated on an anhydrous basis. The structural formulae are:

Polymyxin B sulfate is the sulfate salt of polymyxin B1 and B2, which are produced
by the growth of Bacillus polymyxa (Prazmowski) Migula (Fam. Bacillaceae). It
has a potency of not less than 6,000 polymyxin B units per mg, calculated on
an anhydrous basis. The structural formulae are:

What are the precautions when taking neomycin and polymyxin b sulfates and hydrocortisone otic solution (Cortisporin Otic Solution)?

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to neomycin, polymyxin, or hydrocortisone; or to aminoglycoside antibiotics (e.g., gentamicin, tobramycin); or to corticosteroids (e.g., dexamethasone, prednisone); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as sulfites), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: other ear problems (e.g., a hole in your eardrum, middle ear infection), an ear infection caused by a virus (e.g., herpes simplex, varicella).